Tips for Success at Unbound + Our Favorite Things About Race Week We’re getting amped for @unboundgravel race week! With the big day just around the corner, we’re sharing some of our favorite things about Unbound and what we’re looking forward to in Emporia this year. Also, we have some helpful tips for planning your week out and protecting your energy while still enjoying the buzz and excitement of the event. The Fun-Bound Gravel Podcast is hosted by the Legans, Kristen and Nick. With ...

In this episode of the FunBound Podcast, we sit down with Taylor Lideen, a powerhouse in the world of gravel and mountain bike racing and truly one of the best human beings out there. In this episode, we take a look back at Taylor’s incredible Unbound journey, including the unforgettable high of winning Unbound XL in 2021, as well as some of the tougher moments that have shaped his path. Taylor brings raw honesty, inspiration, and commitment to the details as he looks ahead to this year’s Unb...

It’s Simulation Ride Time! We’re about four weeks out from Unbound and it’s officially simulation ride time! KP and Nick break down what a “simulation ride” actually means - a full dress rehearsal for race day, tailored to your specific goals and experience level. We dive into five key areas to practice during your next long ride: your pre-race routine, gear setup, nutrition and hydration strategy, support crew planning, and how to structure the ride itself. Whether you’re gunning for a 200-m...

On this episode Kristen and Nick connect with longtime friend Chris Soden. Chris has 23 years of professional bike fitting experience. Based in Colorado, he has worked with pros, average Jane and Joes, and seen trends come and go. His approach is highly personal, mixing motion-capture tech with intuition and a keen eye. With winter underway, now is a great time to make changes to your bike fit. Whether you're seeking increased comfort or improved performance, as the engine of your bicycle, wo...

We have with us today a legend of gravel cycling. Dan Hughes is the only winner of gravel’s unofficial Triple Crown (Unbound, Gravel Worlds, and Trans Iowa). He is a 4-time Unbound 200 winner, including the event’s first winner back in 2006. As such he was inducted into the inaugural class of the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame. Husband of Paulina Batiz, Dan is also a gifted storyteller and photographer. We are so honored to welcome Dan Hughes!Links:Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame @gravelcyclinghofFo...

Welcome back to the FunBound Podcast!We’re thrilled to kick off this new season with none other than Amanda Nauman—two-time Unbound Gravel 200 Champion and gravel-racing icon.With over a decade of experience racing Unbound, Amanda brings invaluable insights and tips for tackling each of the event's distances. She’s taken on nearly every course at Unbound, from the grueling 350 XL to the marquee 200 miler to the challenging 100 and 50-mile events.Gear up for the Unbound lottery as Amanda share...

Prepare to be inspired! On the latest episode we had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Shawn Cheshire and Tim Hornik. Both are blind cyclists who took part in the 2024 Unbound 200. Shawn rides a solo bike, navigating via headset communication with 2 ride guides and by listening to a speaker mounted on the back her lead guide's bike. Tim is a 4-time finisher of Unbound 200, including a winning ride in the tandem category in 2017. Above all, both Shawn and Tim are mindset experts. They bot...

This episode had it all! Goat crossings, key course information, and some time getting to know Unbound Gravel’s new race director, Sean Thurman. With a very successful background in cycling event management, Sean recently joined Life Time as the race director for Unbound, but also for Big Sugar, and Little Sugar. Based in St. Louis, Sean shares his excitement for the future of the sport and his new role. He also takes listeners through the 2024 Unbound courses, with some key advice and some d...

Today's episode is with Marley Blonsky, the co-founder of All Bodies on Bikes and a cycling ambassador and advocate. Based in Bentonville, Arkansas, Marley works to make cycling a more inclusive space, especially for people in larger bodies. Our conversation ranged from Unbound to e-bikes, clothing to snacks. Marley is an amazing leader in the gravel community and we're sure that you'll gather some valuable take-aways in this episode.Useful links:Marley's Instagram Marley's personal web...

Your hosts, Kristen and Nick Legan, flip the script for episode three. No guest this time. Instead they share insight into who Kristen and Nick are, some of their personal backgrounds, and why they launched a podcast. They also dive into the year ahead and seek input from listeners on who they'd like to hear as a future guest. Give the podcast a follow, and if you're really diggin' the vibe, take a few minutes and give the Funbound Gravel Podcast a review to make help the Legans work the...

We were so grateful to have Ben Delaney on the podcast. He’s a good friend and an amazing human being. Our conversation ranged from the future of gravel to aerobars, favorite tires to drinking espresso in the Dolomites. Ben spoke to us the day before he departed for Colombia and the Trans Cordillera race. Since then, he’s raced and won in Colombia. Be sure to watch his coverage from his journey on his YouTube channel, The Ride with Ben Delaney. You can follow more of his adventures on In...

For the kick-off episode of the Funbound Gravel Podcast, we have Kristi Mohn. Kristi works at Life Time and leads DEI initiatives at events like Unbound Gravel. She is an Emporia, Kansas native, and was inducted into the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame as a member of the inaugural class. She is a former co-owner of Unbound and has made an indelible mark on gravel cycling by actively building the community of Emporia through Unbound as well as aggressively seeking inclusion for women and underrepr...